Chapter 58: The Mascot
“Moon Prism Power,Make Up!”
"The power of the moon prism, transform into ......"
Looking at Mr. Gu, he was like crazy, holding a brooch in the office and "dancing the gods", muttering some incomprehensible words from time to time.
Ma Kui rubbed his eyebrows and persuaded: "Don't shout Mr. Gu, no matter how loud you shout, you can't become Sailor Moon." ”
"Nonsense!"
Gu Miao snorted coldly, turned around and said, "As long as you are sincere, everyone can become a sailor warrior!" People like you, who have fallen into darkness, don't understand at all. ”
"Yes, yes, I don't understand."
"But you've been bouncing all morning, can you rest for a while?" Ma Kui complained, "No matter how happy you are, you can't miss the right thing!" ”
The so-called business......
In fact, it doesn't matter, it's nothing more than that the "Golden Finch Award" award ceremony will be held in two days, "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" was nominated for the award, and the company will definitely send someone to the scene.
"I'll just go for this."
Gu Miao has walked the red carpet before and participated in similar award ceremonies, but every time she is a "running" guest. This time, I finally had the opportunity to go on stage to receive the award, and I must go there in person.
Not to mention.
He even prepared the acceptance speech of "thank you CTV" and "thank you ATV", if you don't go to the scene, wouldn't it be in vain?
In addition to the candidates for the award ceremony, there is another thing that Gu Miao needs to decide.
The new Asian Games are about to begin.
Since the venue of this Asian Games is "Yangcheng", the organizers require that the design concept of the "mascot" of the Asian Games must have the element of "sheep", and the name must be festive.
Sheep...... Festive......
It just so happens that "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" continues to be popular, and the animated image of Pleasant Goat is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the name is homophonic "Xiyangyang", which is very festive and lively when you hear it.
Isn't that a coincidence?
The organizing committee thought about it carefully, instead of redesigning a "sheep" mascot, it was better to change the ready-made "Pleasant Goat".
As for that, it's not in order?
What are the rules......
Compared with world-class events such as the Olympic Games and the Winter Olympics, the Asian Games are not very famous and valued, and the mascot is a product of "formalism".
The mascots of the Olympic Games over the years, maybe everyone still has a little impression, but what about the mascots of the Asian Games?
Who TM cares about this!
To put it bluntly, it's a process. It doesn't matter whether the mascot design looks good or not, or whether it means good or bad, just have it.
So the organizing committee found Wanbao.
I hope to win the authorization of the "Pleasant Goat" animation character, and after some modification, it will become the "mascot" of this Asian Games.
The revised scheme is already out.
Gu Miao took a look, and the Pleasant Goat, who was originally "running naked", put on a sportswear with a "logo print", and the bell around his neck was replaced with a "medal".
It's still interesting......
"Mr. Gu, what do you say?"
"I think it's a win-win and can be delegated to them," Marqui asked. ”
That's right.
The organizing committee wants to rub the popularity of the Pleasant Goat and improve the popularity of this mascot. And Pleasant Goat can also rub off on the popularity of the Asian Games and increase the ratings of the rebroadcast.
Proper win-win!
Animation image authorization, Gu Miao has no opinion. But in addition to the "mascot", Gu Miao also wants to deepen cooperation with the organizing committee.
"It's okay with the release."
After pondering for a while, Gu Miao added: "By the way, ask them, are they interested in cooperating with our Wanbao Animation to make an Asian Games-themed animation?" ”
"Sheep Games?"
Ma Kui probed.
Regarding this sequel to Pleasant Goat, the company has had a plan for a long time. As soon as Gu Miao said the "Games Theme" animation, he thought of this work.
"That's right, the Sheep Games."
Gu Miao nodded and explained: "Originally, I wanted to launch this sequel in the name of cheering for the Olympic athletes. But now, this has happened......"
Understandable.
There is still a long time to go before the next Olympic Games are held. It just so happened that the Yangcheng Asian Games borrowed the "Pleasant Goat" as a mascot, and the two sides were related.
Although, the Asian Games are not as influential as the "summer" Olympics. But no matter how you say it, it's a little better than the "National Games", right?
Why don't you rub it?
"Talks can definitely be discussed, and I'm sure they won't refuse. After all, for them, they don't have to pay anything to engage in this theme animation, it's just a name. ”
"Just ......"
Ma Kui hesitated: "We are already working on "Pig Man" and "Sailor Moon" now, do we have any extra manpower?" ”
"I'll figure it out."
Gu Miao said: "You go talk to them first, get the authorization of the only designated theme animation for this Asian Games, and I will solve the rest." ”
That's the point.
If "Sheep and Sheep Games" can really be named "the only designated theme animation of the Asian Games", even if he works hard, he has to make the animation.
After all, it's a rare opportunity!
The Asian Games is also held every 4 years, this time it is held in China, and the next time it will be the turn of a domestic city, I don't know how many years later.
As for the shortage of manpower......
In fact, it is not as serious as Ma Kui said, and the production team of the animation "Pig Man: Magic Pig Chronicle" can completely draw out some manpower.
The rest is outsourced!
As long as you have enough money, outsourcing can also do the industry's top animation. While over-reliance on outsourced teams can be detrimental to talent development and budget control, these are minor issues.
But......
The shortage of manpower is indeed an important factor restricting the development of Wanbao Animation.
Gu Miao is different from others, he still has a lot of excellent animation projects in his head. If you don't hire more people to share the pressure, how many animations can he do on his own?
Let's say he retires at the age of 60.
Then he is 25 years old and has 35 years left. According to a normal 50-60 episode animation, about half a year of production cycle, when he retires, he will only make 70 animations.
This is already considered "high yield".
Many animation directors, let alone 35 years, I'm afraid 70 years may not be able to produce so many works.
But for Gu Miao......
That's too tiring, isn't it? Launching a new work in half a year means that he has to be busy from morning to night almost every day. Do you want to retire at the age of 60?
Gan!
Living like this, what fun is there in life? Just wipe your neck and die.
I don't want to be too tired, and I want to make more works. The best solution is to find a few more tool people to share the work pressure for him.
Preferably a director!
Wanbao is now in addition to Gu Miao, only Huang Kun is still a qualified animation director, with the ability to "produce independently".
It's too shabby.